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Can I ask users to disable ad blockers?

Quick Answer

You can ask, but expect low compliance and user frustration. Studies show 70-80% of users will leave rather than disable. Aggressive anti-blocker walls damage brand perception. Polite requests work better than demands. But the best approach is server-side tracking that doesn't require user action.

Full Answer

Asking users to disable ad blockers: Response rates to polite requests:

  • Whitelist request: 10-20% might comply
  • Explanation of why: Slightly better
  • Most users: Ignore or leave Response to blocking walls:
  • Leave immediately: 70-80%
  • Disable and stay: 10-15%
  • Find workaround: 5-10%
  • Never return: Many Best practices if you ask:
  • Be polite, not demanding
  • Explain WHY (support free content)
  • Make it easy to dismiss
  • Don't block core content
  • Respect "no" as an answer What NOT to do:
  • Block entire...

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